Aston Villa, just like all other big clubs in England, have had their fair share of under-performers and flops over the years, some of whom stand out more than others.
From players who couldn’t hit a barn door to serial blunderers and expensive transfer mistakes, a few are recent while plenty are from periods gone by.
We thought it would be a bit of fun to ask Villa fans on Facebook who they think are contenders to take the crown for the worst Villan of them all. The responses were vast, to say the least, as supporters reflected on the past.
Flick through the pages to see 26 of the worst players, all of whom have been directly selected by Villa fans.
25. Ally Samatta
Cost Villa £5 million per goal as he scored just twice in 16 games. Was brilliant in Belgium but not cut out for the Premier League. | POOL/AFP via Getty Images
26. Peter Enckelman
It’s never a good sign when a goalkeeper averages more than one goal conceded per game. Enckelman let in 73 goals in 67 matches for Villa. | Getty Images
27. Giles De Bilde
Quite possibly one the most pointless signings Villa have ever made, striker De Bilde joined for two months on loan from Sheffield Wednesday in 2000 and failed to score in his four appearances. The only positive to come from it was the fact Juan Pablo Angel was signed as his eventual replacement. | Getty Images